Life Science Chapter 1 Lesson 1

Question 1

Genetic material

Answer 1

The nucleic acid DNA that is present in all living cells and contains the information needed for a cell’s growth, maintenance, and reproduction

Question 2

Organism

Answer 2

An individual living thing, made up of one or more cells

Question 3

Theory

Answer 3

A well-tested explanation that is consistent with all available evidence

Question 4

Unicellular

Answer 4

A term used to describe an organism that is made up of a single cell

Question 5

Multicellular

Answer 5

A term used to describe an organism that is made up of a many cells

Question 6

Microscope

Answer 6

An instrument that uses glass lenses to magnify an object

Question 7

Cell theory

Answer 7

Theory that every living thing is made of one or more cells

Question 8

Bacteria

Answer 8

A large group of one-celled organisms that sometimes cause disease

Question 9

Cell

Answer 9

The smallest unit that is able to perform the basic functions of life

Question 10

Spontaneous generation

Answer 10

The supposed production of living organisms from nonliving matter